PT-2017-15359 · Juniper Networks · Northstar Controller Application

Published 2017-04-24 · Updated 2019-10-03 · CVE-2017-2330

Positive Technologies (AI Summary)

CVSS v3.1

6.2

Medium

Base vector

AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H

Name of the Vulnerable Software and Affected Versions Juniper Networks NorthStar Controller Application versions prior to 2.1.0 Service Pack 1

Description A denial of service issue may allow an unauthenticated, local user to create a fork bomb scenario, consuming all system resources and leading to a denial of service. Continued attacks can result in persistent denials of service.

Recommendations For versions prior to 2.1.0 Service Pack 1, update to version 2.1.0 Service Pack 1 or later to resolve the issue. As a temporary workaround, consider restricting local user access to prevent exploitation.

Fix

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-834

Related Identifiers

CVE-2017-2330

Affected Products

Northstar Controller Application

References · 4

• https://osv.dev/vulnerability/CVE-2017-2330 · Vendor Advisory
• https://kb.juniper.net/JSA10783 · Vendor Advisory
• https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2017-2330 · Security Note
• http://securityfocus.com/bid/97618 · Note